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LD18014 LD18013
r-410A
Issue Date:
January 21, 2015
FORM SK145.18-IOM1 (115)
IMPORTANT!
READ BEFORE PROCEEDING!
GENERAL SAFETY GUIDLINES
This equipment is a relatively complicated apparatus. as well as sever personal injury or death to themselves
During installation, operation, maintenance, or and people at the site.
service, individuals may be exposed to certain
components or conditions including, but not limited to: This document is intended for use by owner-authorized
refrigerants, oils, materials under pressure, rotating operating/service personnel. It is expected that this
components, and both high and low voltage. Each of individual possesses independent training that will en-
these items has the potential, if misused or handled able them to perform their assigned tasks properly and
improperly, to cause bodily injury or death. It is the safely. It is essential that, prior to performing any task
obligation and responsibility of operating/service on this equipment, this individual shall have read and
personnel to identify and recognize these inherent understood this document and any referenced materials.
hazards, protect themselves, and proceed safely in This individual shall also be familiar with and comply with
completing their tasks. Failure to comply with any of all applicable governmental standards and regulations
these requirements could result in serious damage to pertaining to the task in question.
the equipment and the property in which it is situated,
SAFETY SYMBOLS
The following symbols are used in this document to alert the reader to areas of potential hazard.
All wiring must be in accordance with published specifications and must be performed ONLY
by qualified service personnel. The manufacturer will not be responsible for damages/problems
resulting from improper connections to the controls or application of improper control signals.
Failure to follow this will void the manufacturer’s warranty and cause serious damage to property
or injury to persons.
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In complying with the manufacturer’s policy for continuous product It is the responsibility of operating/service personnel as to the
improvement, the information contained in this document is subject applicability of these documents to the equipment in question. If
to change without notice. While SKYMARK makes no commitment there is any question in the mind of operating/service personnel as
to up-date or provide current information automatically to the manual to the applicability of these documents, then, prior to working on the
owner, that information, if applicable, can be obtained by contacting equipment, they should verify with the owner whether the equipment
the nearest SKYMARK service office. has been modified and if current literature is available.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Cabinets and risers are shipped in one of the following F. Remove the chassis refrigeration access panel (top
configurations: cover) and inspect the unit. Ensure that the refrigerant
tubing is free from obvious physical damage and kinks,
A. Risers are attached to cabinet, and cabinets are stacked and check that piping does not touch other unit
on their side. Chassis ships on separate skids. components.
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G. The compressor is mounted on neoprene isolators with All safety features, disengagement and interlocks
metal spacing sleeves inside and secured with nuts, must be in place and function correctly before the
which must be snug against the metal spacer sleeves. equipment is put into operation. Never by-pass or
wire around any safety device.
H. Inspect all electrical connections. Connections must be
clean and tight at the terminals.
DO NOT USE THE RISERS TO LIFT THE CABINET Use gloves and protective goggles and where
ASSEMBLY! appropriate, make sure to have a gas mask close at
hand. Also use electrical protection equipment and
tools suited for electrical operation purposes.
DO NOT install this unit outdoors. Personnel must be qualified according to national
safety rules and regulations.
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1) Nominal Capacity calculated in accordance with ARI/ISO Standard 13256-1 for Water Loop Application.
2) Cabinet weight is approximate and does not include weight of risers.
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48
50
RISER
OPENING
KNOCK-OUTS
(ALL 3 SIDES)
RETURN AIR CHASSIS
FLANGE SERVICE
STANDARD 1 IN. PANEL
6
3
4.5
B A
LEFT VI EW FRONT VI EW
Note:
1) Supply, Return, and Condensate riser openings are pre-punched on all sides and field convertible. Cut tabs to remove knock-out.
2) Supply and Return openings are 4” x 2.5”. During riser installation, ensure stub-out is centered in supply and return openings.
3) Condensate P-trap is accessible from front by removing bottom cover plate.
4) Riser and shut-off location is measured from base of cabinet and does not include stand height.
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Note:
1) Riser shut-off valve is measured from base of cabinet and does not include stand height.
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3. RISER / CABINET INSTALLATION Take extra care not to scrape or dent risers during
positioning. The riser tailpiece should insert
A. CABINET PLACEMENT approximately 2" into the 3" long swaged section of
the unit below.
Refer to Figure 2, which shows the correct location of the
cabinet in relation to the floor sleeve and risers.
Do not use the risers to lift or move cabinets. To ensure correct riser positioning, and to
compensate for variations in floor-to-floor
dimensions, DO NOT allow the riser tailpiece to
bottom out into the swaged section.
Risers must not be used to lift cabinets. Risers are not 5. Center the risers in the pipe chase, and level the cabinet
designed to support or lift any part of the cabinet. Risers are using shims as necessary.
attached using nylon ties to allow for slight adjustments during
6. Plumb risers in two planes to assure proper unit operation
installation, and expansion of riser column during operation.
and condensate drainage.
Care must be taken during installation to avoid damage to
risers and riser stub-outs. 7. Placing cabinets on vibration isolation pads is
recommended to reduce noise transmission into floor.
Improper handling and installation of risers could Anchor cabinets into place, using sheet metal angles.
damage riser stub-outs and valves could result in
Do not drill, or drive screws into the cabinet in the
property damage, death or serious injury.
area of the internal drain pan.
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12. Ensure that individual unit shut-off valves remain closed When installing hoses do not apply a twist or
until the circulating loop system has been cleaned and torque load on the hose.
flushed.
5. Refer to the following diagrams for determining what riser CHASSIS MODEL HOSE TYPE
shut-off valves and hose kits are required for job specific 09/12/15/18 1/2” NPSH FEMALE-FEMALE
site conditions.
A. Factory supplied risers will come with the 24/30/36 3/4" NPSH FEMALE-FEMALE
appropriate hose kits with NPSH type fittings (see
Diagram A). Before attaching hoses check that the Table 3: Replacement Hose Gaskets
female end gasket is not missing and free of REPLACEMENT GASKETS FOR NPSH HOSE KITS
damage or debris. See Table 3 below for
information on replacement gaskets. Part No. Description
B. For field supplied risers we recommend ordering the VSGK-UFHW-050 1/2" RUBBER GASKET
appropriate NPSH type field hose kits from the
factory, complete with shut-off valves. Shut-off VSGK-UFHW-075 3/4" RUBBER GASKET
valves are to be field sweat connected to risers (see
Diagram B). HOSES MUST BE HAND TIGHTENTED THEN
FURTHER TIGHTENED NO MORE THAN 1/4 TURN.
C. Legacy chassis with NPT type connections and
DO NOT APPLY EXCESSIVE FORCE!
matching risers with NPT shut-off valve connections
require a special hose kit complete with NPT to
NPSH swivel adapter on the shut-off valve and
chassis connection (see Diagram C) to mate to
factory hoses. ALWAYS USE A BACK-UP WRENCH WHEN
TIGHTENING HOSES TO VALVES! OTHERWISE
C. HOSES VALVE SOLDER JOINT MAY FAIL LEADING TO
PROPERTY DAMAGE OR SERIOUS INJURY!
Ensure the correct hose set is matched with the compatible
unit size, see Table 2. When installing NPSH factory provided
hoses installer must follow these procedures when installing
hoses:
1. Inspect for missing or damaged hose gasket, see Table 3
for replacement gasket part numbers.
2. Tighten by hand screw connections to male NPSH fitting
on shut-off valve. Hold ferrule stationary when tightening.
3. Tighten by hand then using a back up wrench tighten a
further quarter (1/4) turn only. Do not over-tighten!
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Diagram A -Standard Factory Supplied NPSH Hose Kits and Risers (As of June 2013)
Diagram B –Optional Field Supplied Risers w/ Factory Supplied NPSH Hose Kits and Shut-Off Valves
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4. ELECTRICAL WIRING
LOCK ALL ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY
SWITCHES IN THE OFF POSITION BEFORE
INSTALLING THE UNIT. FAILURE TO DIS-CONNECT
POWER SUPPLY MAY RESULT IN ELECTRICAL
SHOCK OR EVEN DEATH.
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E. Optional ADA Door Mounted Thermostat 3. Install drywall using conventional construction methods.
Studs or drywall should not be fastened directly to the
For units ordered with ADA thermostat option to meet the cabinet surface. The spacing of the framing members will
Americans with Disabilities Act’s (ADA) requirements, be dependent on the return air access and the type
thermostat is located on the return air panel door, at a height /quantity of supply air outlets. See Figures 7 and 8.
of 48 inches from the base of the cabinet. Unit is supplied with
a custom return air door panel with thermostat mounting holes, 4. Install sheetrock around unit cabinet by securing the
unit switch plate with molex connector, and ADA molex pigtail drywall to building construction studs. Cut holes around
harness. See Section 6, Figure 9A. the supply air and return air openings to allow access to
the unit chassis, unit controls, and the supply air
Wire leads from ADA thermostat harness are field wired to connection.
thermostat terminals. Molex end of ADA thermostat harness is
field connected to surface mounted molex connector at unit 5. Vacuum all dust and construction debris from the unit
switch plate. drain pan, electrical box, and discharge plenum, after
cutting out the supply/returns openings.
Mount thermostat using the factory provided 1/4” #8 screws.
ADA thermostat harness is plenum rated and will hang in To prevent electrical shorts, and drain pan leaks,
behind the return air door. For chassis servicing, unclip DO NOT penetrate unit components when driving
harness from unit switch plate. screws near the unit control box or drain pan. Do
not allow screws or nails to penetrate chassis,
risers, electrical junction boxes, conduits, or to
Optional interfere with chassis removal.
Disconnect
6. ACOUSTIC RETURN AIR PANEL
F. ECM Continuous Fan 2. Locate drywall opening at a distance from the unit that
prevents the R.A. panel from contacting the unit sleeve.
This option features a factory wired continuous low speed fan See Figure 7 & 8. R.A. panel throat opening should be
circuit. The EC motor (ECM), due to available five motor speed centered to the unit cabinet return air flange opening.
taps, offers ideal range for supporting continuous low speed
fan. 3. Fasten R.A. Panel to frame opening using screws
provided. See Figure 7.
Fan will run continuously on low fan speed setting even if there
is no demand for cooling or heating. The continuous fan is 4. Refer to Figure 9A showing opening for mounting ADA
controlled by a dry contact to provide interlocking to ERV or compliant thermostat at 48” above floor. Note that
room occupancy control. See Appendix for electrical location of opening on door changes if cabinet is ordered
schematics. with stand. A left hand opening door is shown. R.A Panel
with ADA is not reversible and must be ordered in either
Left or Right hand opening configuration, determined by
location of door hinge.
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FIGURE 7 – Critical Return Air Panel with Unit Cabinet Installation Dimensions
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Note:
1) Dimensions shown do not include optional stand height.
Note:
1) See Figure 7 for additional R.A. panel and cabinet installation information.
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Horizontal Openings
Top
Single Horizontal Double Horizontal Triple Horizontal Opening
Model No Top Opening w/ Top Opening No Top Opening w/ Top Opening No Top Opening
12 14W x 14H 14W x 6H 14W x 10H Not Available Not Available 12x8
24 Not Available 14W x 10H 16W x 14H 14W x 6H 14W x 10H 14x12
36 Not Available 14W x 10H Not Available 14W x 6H 16W x 14H 18x16
1. Unit supplied supply grilles wil be supplied as double-deflection type.
2.Grilles for unequal airflow applications (i.e. unit-mounted plus ducted supply) shall be provided with integral opposed-blade dampers.
3. All grilles will be supplied in standard “Appliance White” painted finish.
4. Grilles are shipped loose, for field installation upon completion of cabinet/ductwork/drywall installation.
5. Top opening size does not change. When combined with any other discharge arrangement, shallbe be included in determining horizontal
opening grille size.
6. Openings marked ‘Not Available’ result in face velocities outside the recommended 300-500 FPM range.
7. Hi-Static Blower option is not recommended or single horizontal discharge openings with unit mounted supply grille.
UNIT SUPPLY FACE VELOCITY (FPM)
Horizontal Openings
Top
Single Horizontal Double Horizontal Triple Horizontal Opening
Model No Top Opening w/ Top Opening No Top Opening w/ Top Opening No Top Opening
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Unit comes with 4-1/4” return air sleeve. Front supply openings
will come with 4-1/4” supply plaster flange.
During start-up check that the damper is opening when unit fan
is running. It can take 20 seconds to fully open. If damper opens
unit is operating as intended.
If it fails to open the cause is likely a loose cover preventing
actuator from rotating. To remove actuator and service the
damper refer to instructions below:
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FIGURE 12 – Fresh Air Opening – Left Hand and Right Hand Unit Shown
Cabinet Dimensions
Model A B C
09-12 17 8 12
15-24 20 12 14
30-36 24 16 18
1. Optional Fresh Air option comes with 4-1/4” R.A flange.
2. Optional front supply opening comes with 4-1/4” duct flange.
3. All other openings come with standard 1” duct flange.
4. Left and Right hand versions shown.
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Remove the inner service panel from the cabinet, and inspect
the interior compartment for debris.
Locate the supply and return shut-off valves, and verify that the
valves are closed. Check to see what type of hose kit fittings
were provided with the unit. Unit shipped after June 2013
feature NPSH fittings (straight thread), while previous
generation hose kits are NPT type (tapered thread). Refer to
previous section 6B for more information.
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3. Insert chassis midway into the opening of the cabinet. Before fully inserting chassis, ensure wiring harness
Lower the rear of the chassis until the base of the chassis and or water hoses will not be pinched.
contacts the formed mounting rails in the cabinet drain
pan.
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10. UNIT START-UP values. The suction line should be cool, with no frost
observed in the refrigerant circuit.
A. Pre-Start-up Checklist
5. Turn the thermostat switch to the OFF position. The
When the installation is complete and the system is cleaned compressor and fan should stop running, and the
and flushed, open the supply and return shut-off valves at reversing valve should de-energize.
each unit, refill the system and bleed off all air.
6. Leave the unit off for approximately 5 minutes to allow
Before energizing the unit, the following system devices must for pressure equalization.
be checked:
7. Turn the thermostat to the lowest setting.
□ Is the high voltage power supply correct and in 8. Set the thermostat system switch to the HEAT position.
accordance with the nameplate ratings? The compressor should NOT run.
□ Is the field wiring and circuit protection the correct size? 9. Adjust the temperature setting upward until the
compressor and supply fan are energized. After several
□ Is the unit electrically grounded? minutes, warm air should be detected at the supply
register. A water temperature decrease of approximately
□ Is the low voltage control wiring correct per the unit 5-9oF across the heat exchanger should be noted. The
wiring diagram? blower and compressor operation should be smooth,
with no frost observed in the refrigerant circuit.
□ Is vibration isolation provided? (unit isolation pad,
flexible hoses, etc.) 10. Set the thermostat to maintain the desired space
temperature.
□ Are the low / high-side pressure temperature caps 11. Check all water connections for any leaks, including
secure and in place? condensate drain hose connections.
□ Are all the unit access panels secure and in place?
C. System Loop Temperature
□ Is the thermostat in the OFF position?
Loop temperatures affect unit performance, power
consumption (efficiency), maintenance and reliability, and
□ Is the water flow established and circulating through all
noise levels. High entering water temperatures (EWT) in
the units?
cooling mode above rated conditions of 86oF EWT will
□ Is the ductwork (if required) correctly sized, run, taped, increase power consumption and increase compressor noise
and insulated? levels. Sustained operation above 100oF EWT may increase
maintenance costs and increased compressor noise may
□ Does the indoor blower turn freely without rubbing? affect occupancy comfort. Unit is designed to operate up to
110oF EWT for intermittent periods when system loop
□ If applicable has glycol fluid been added in the proper temperatures become elevated under high load conditions. It
mix to prevent freezing in closed system application? is not recommended to set system loop temperatures at
110oF in case of high load conditions cause supply loop
□ Are clean, properly sized air filters in place? temperatures to exceed 110oF EWT. Unit sound performance
may be negatively impacted at high EWT.
□ Is the condensate drain pipe firmly secured to both drain
When in heating season maximum operating loop
riser and drain pan stub?
temperature is 90oF EWT. It is recommended to maintain
system loop temperatures at or above rated conditions of
B. Initial Unit Start-up 68oF EWT for optimal unit performance. If system loop
1. Close disconnect switches on all units to provide line temperatures are low where freezing the coaxial is possible,
power. system loop must contain a glycol fluid mixture that is
adequate to prevent freezing. Minimum loop temperature
During installation, testing, servicing, and with glycol mixture is 20oF EWT. Lower loop temperatures
troubleshooting of this product, it may be will result in lower efficiency and heating capacity.
necessary to work with live electrical components.
Failure to follow all electrical safety precautions High system loop temperatures may negatively
when exposed to live electrical components could affect unit performance, efficiency, maintenance
result in serious injury or death. and reliability, and noise levels.
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Note: All airflow ratings are at lowest voltage rating of dual rating (i.e. 208 volt).
Airflow ratings include resistance of wet coil and clean air filters.
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4. Check fan motor and blower assembly annually. All units d. Condensate Overflow protection switch
employ permanently lubricated fan motors. DO NOT OIL C. Unit shall operate with conventional thermostat designs
FAN MOTORS. Vacuum any accumulation of dirt from and have a low voltage terminal strip for easy hook-up.
motor ventilation slots and the blower wheel.
D. Unit control board shall have on-board diagnostics and
5. Check the contactors and relays within the control panel fault code display.
annually. Inspect for any visible signs of overheated
contacts or temperature damage to wiring. Check E. Standard controls shall include anti-short cycle and low
terminals for tightness. voltage protection
6. Conduct an amperage check annually on the compressor F. Control board shall monitor each refrigerant safety switch
and fan motor. Higher amperage draw than nameplate independently.
values (more than 10%) may indicate heat exchanger
fouling, low water flow, or premature physical motor G. Control board shall have random start feature
failure. H. Control board shall retain last 5 fault codes in non volatile
7. Inspect air-to-refrigerant heat exchanger surface at least memory which will not be lost in the event of a power
once a year. A dirty or partially clogged coil can loss.
significantly reduce operating capacity, and can result in
serious equipment problems. If the coils appear dirty, Sequence of Operation
clean them using mild detergent or a commercial coil-
The room t-stat makes a circuit between “R” & “Y1” for cooling.
cleaning agent.
8. Inspect hoses, valves and connections for water leaks. The call is passed to the unit micro processor control, which
For hose connection leaks inspect rubber hose gaskets then determines whether the requested operation is available
and, if so, which components to energize.
and replace as required.
For the heating, the room t-stat makes a circuit between “R” &
Safety Control Reset “W1”. The micro processor control energizes the compressor
and fan allowing the unit to run in heating mode.
All VSCS heat pumps are furnished with a high-pressure
protection switch, a low-pressure control switch, low water If at any time a call for both heating and cooling are present,
temperature protection switch and condensate overflow switch the heating operation will be performed. If operating, the
to prevent compressor operation during abnormal conditions. cooling system is halted as with a completion of a call for
cooling. Heating always takes priority.
If either of these safety devices is activated a lockout relay
circuit is engaged, which interrupts heating and cooling
operation, even though the control contacts may have Continuous Blower
automatically re-closed. With the room t-stat fan switch set to “AUTO” and the system
This microprocessor driven lockout circuit must be manually switch set to either the “AUTO” or “HEAT” settings, the blower
reset. Reset is accomplished by moving the thermostat control is energized whenever a cooling or heating operation is
requested. The blower is energized after any specified delay
(system) switch to the OFF position momentarily, then back to
the HEAT, or COOL (or AUTO) position. associated with the operation.
The lockout circuit may also be reset by opening and closing When energized, the indoor blower has a minimum run time of
30 seconds. Additionally, the indoor blower has a delay of 10
the unit mounted disconnect switch
seconds between operations.
When the room t-stat calls for cooling, the low-voltage control
circuit from “R” to “Y1”and “G” is completed. The compressor
and fan motor are energized. After completing the specified
fan on delay for cooling, the micro processor control will
energize the blower motor.
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Once the room t-stat has been satisfied, it will de- Condensate Overflow Switch
energize”Y1”. If the compressor has satisfied its minimum run
time, the compressor and fan de-energize. Otherwise, the unit A Condensate Overflow fault occurs if the Condensate
operates the cooling system until the minimum run time for the Overflow switch opens continuously for 30 seconds. The
compressor has been completed. After the compressor de- compressor is shutdown regardless of Minimum Run Time and
energizes, the blower is stopped following the elapse of the fan alarm 15 is set. Fan continues operating in its current state.
off delay for cooling. The control logs the first incident per compressor request.
To be available, a compressor must not be locked-out due to a Lockout occurs on the second fault occurrence within a
high pressure switch; low pressure switch; condensate request cycle, requiring reset or power cycling. If the
overflow switch; freeze-stat trip and the anti-short cycle delay compressor request is removed, the fault occurrence counter
(ASCD) must have elapsed. is reset to zero. When lockouts are removed, the alarm is
reset.
Operation Errors
Safety Controls
Each refrigerant system is monitored for operation outside of
the intended parameters. Errors are handled as described The micro processor control monitors the following inputs:
below. All system errors override minimum run times for 1. A suction line freeze-stat to protect against low leaving
compressors. water temperatures (opens at 34F and resets at 48F.)
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1. Last Error – When this button is pressed and released Flash Codes Description
one time within five seconds, it flashes the last five fault On Steady Control Failure – Replace Control
codes on the board’s LED. The most recent alarm is
shown first and the oldest alarm is shown last. Heart Beat Normal Operation
2. Test Reset – When this button is pressed and released 2 Flashes Control Waiting on ASCD1 (Anti-Short Cycle Delay)
one time with five seconds, any anti-anti-short cycle delay
3 Flashes HPS1 – Compressor Lock out
(ASCD) is bypassed for one cycle.
5 Flashes LPS1 – Compressor Lock out
3. Comm Set UP – If the board is to be networked with other
units, this button is used to set the network address. 13 Flashes Compressor Held OFF due to Low Voltage1
The first time the button is pressed within five seconds, it 14 Flashes EEPROM Storage Failure (Control Failure)
scans the bus, and then assigns itself the first available
address, (starts at 2).It then flashes that address one 15 Flashes Condensate Overflow Switch – Compressor Lock out
Pressing the button two times within five seconds causes 1. These flash codes do not represent alarms.
the control to flash the address.
Communication
The communication protocol is MODBUS using the RTU
method of packet framing at 19200-baud rate.
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APPENDIX:
PSC MOTOR WIRING DIAGRAM
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• R-410A Refrigerant operates at 50 - 70 percent higher pressures than R-22. Be sure that servicing
equipment and replacement components are designed to operate with R-410A.
• R-410A Refrigerant cylinders are rose colored.
• Recovery cylinder service pressure rating must be 400 psig. DOT 4BA400 or DOT BW400.
• Recovery equipment must be rated for R-410A.
• Do not use R-410A service equipment on R-22 systems. All hoses, gages, recovery cylinders,
charging cylinders and recovery equipment must be dedicated for use on R-410A systems only.
• Manifold sets must be at least 700 psig high side, and 180 psig low side, with 550 psig retard.
• All hoses must have a service pressure rating of 800 psig.
• Leak detectors, must be designed to detect HFC refrigerants.
• Systems must be charged with refrigerant. Use a commercial type metering device in the manifold
hose.
• R-410A can only be used with POE type oils.
• POE type oils rapidly absorb moisture from the atmosphere.
• Vacuum pumps will not remove moisture from POE type oils.
• Do not use liquid line driers with a rated working pressure rating less than 600 psig.
• Do not install suction line driers in the liquid line.
• A liquid line drier is required on every unit.
• Do not use an R-22 TXV. If a TXV is to be used, it must be an R-410A TXV.
• Never open system to atmosphere when under vacuum.
• If system must be opened for service, evacuate system then break the vacuum with dry nitrogen and
replace filter driers.
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Form SK145-18-IOM1 (115)
Issue Date: January 21, 2015
Supersedes: SK145-18-IOM1 (513)